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Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 23, 1997 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ready Mixed Concrete Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ROLING UP A 50' EXTENSION CORD AFTER USING AND WHEN HE WAS AT THE END OF THE CORD THE 3-PRONGED PLUG IN STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT EYE.

August 11, 1997 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ready Mixed Concrete Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGIGN TIMING SHEAVE ON VIBRATING SCREEN ADN WHILE ASSEMBLING PULLEY DROPPED STRIKING EMPLOYEES FINGER.

September 13, 1995 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ready Mixed Concrete Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING OFF A FUEL FILTER WHEN THE LINE CAME OFF AND GAS SHOT ALL OVER. GOT GAS IN BOTH EYES. HE WAS WEARING SSAFETY GLASSES.

June 8, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ready Mixed Concrete Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED SAID THAT HE WAS PICKING MUD OFF OF A CONVEYOR BELT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HE GOT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND LEFT LEG.

May 9, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ready Mixed Concrete Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED AND EMPLOYEE WERE LIFTING A SHAFT. THE SHAFT SLIPPED AND SLID APPROX ON EFOOT ALONG A CATWALK HITTING INJURED ON THE RIGHT ANKLE.

November 7, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ready Mixed Concrete Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEDGED THAT AS HE LIFTED UP A CAST IRON PIPE TO PUT A BRICK UNDER IT, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

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